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There are very few events on Ambergris Caye that can make your stomach growl before you’ve even made it to the venue, but San Pedro’s Lobster Fest does exactly that. Every year I tell myself I’m going to pace myself, sample a few dishes, and call it a day. Then
Belize just might be the hidden culinary gem of Central America, and according to TikTok food adventurer @marissaa.mclean, it all starts with the chicken (but trust me, it definitely doesn’t end there)! She said
This past weekend, Ambergris Caye came alive in celebration of Día de San Pedro, honoring our beloved patron saint on June 29. The festivities were vibrant and heartfelt; Families enjoyed mechanical rides, while dance
It’s not every day you get to raise a glass to a legacy, let alone one that helped shape the very soul of an island. This year, we do just that as we proudly
As someone who has had the privilege of watching so many incredible young people grow up on this island, few moments feel as rewarding as this one. This past weekend, the entire island of
If you’ve ever been to Ambergris Caye in the middle of a bustling high season, you know the rhythm: golf carts zip by in a cheerful blur, dive shops buzz with excited chatter, and
Fifteen years may have passed since graduation, but the San Pedro High School Class of 2010 proved that time has only made their bond stronger and their celebrations even better. On Saturday, May 31,
Just yesterday, June 7, I stood on a stage I once crossed 31 years ago, only this time, I was holding a microphone, not a diploma. Being invited as the guest speaker at San
It’s that time of year again. June rolls around, and with it, the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season. For those of us living in Belize — especially on the small island of
I didn’t expect to run into one of Belize’s most iconic artists on a regular errand run to town. I had just pulled up at the airport terminal, my mind juggling a list of
This past Sunday, island residents had the privilege of witnessing something truly special — the very first Kids Fishing Tournament in San Pedro. As a community member and a parent, I can say without
That’s right! Belize Airways Limited (BAL) was Belize’s very own airline — and our first and only national carrier. It took to the skies on October 1, 1977, operating out of Belize International Airport
This past weekend was nothing short of phenomenal here in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye. I had the absolute joy of attending the San Pedro Marching Bands Appreciation Show, an event organized to show love
The shocking hijacking of a domestic Tropic Air flight, today, April 17, has sent ripples across Belize, not just as a tragic event, but as a wake-up call for national security. With one person
A bucket brigade saved the night – When I heard the news that a fire had broken out at Brunolito’s Ice Cream Shop, my heart sank. Fire in the most congested part of downtown
There’s something special about ribbon cuttings – they signal not just the opening of a building, but the unveiling of a dream made real. I had the honor of being invited to the grand
On Friday, April 11, 2025, a clear and breezy morning, I joined community members, officials, and conservation leaders on the beach in San Pedro to witness the launch of the Sargassum Relief Project —
